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Melco Crown technical remarks ahead of earningsIn the prior three months the shares have broadly underperformed the broader averages, falling over 16% including today's drop in price. The move today has put the shares right at the $30 area, which is critical for the longer-view technical health of the shares. While there has been a sharp decline from peak price earlier this year at $45.70, a breakdown below $30 would turn the long-term trend to bearish. If there is negative news, particularly concerning Macau operations where the company is heavily focused, the shares could fall further. Next support below $30 would be at $28,74, $26.53, and $25.53 which is the 52-week low. If the news is better than expected, resistance levels to watch as potential upside objectives would be at $31.97, $35.31, and $36.84. There is a minimal short-base in the name which could exacerbate downside in the event that news is more negative than anticipated.

Deutsche cuts 2015 Macau growth forecast to down 21.4%Deutsche Bank lowered its 2015 Macau gross gaming revenue forecast to down 21.4% from down 8.4% saying the demand issues will not be solved by expanding capacity. The firm's confidence in a Macau turnaround remains "muted," but it continues to view shares of MGM Resorts (MGM) as "meaningfully undervalued." It views Buy-rated Wynn Resorts (WYNN) as better suited for longer term investors at this stage, and lowered its price target for the stock to $170 from $176. Deutsche also cut its price target for Hold-rated Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to $49 from $53.